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How to get fromIrvine to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 18m
    $90–180

  2. Drive 218.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Pismo Beachcar car 218.3 mi
    3h 59m
    $40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus bus Ans 6238
    8h 18m
    $69–102

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    6h 25m
    $238–470

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Pismo Beach via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach in around 8h 18m.

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